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Toy rattle AKUKU “Pram rattle toy” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03555/25
Summary
The product contains small parts (the balls) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Plastic pram rattle made of colourful frog figures and balls.
What is the risk?
- The product contains small parts (the balls) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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